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We performed a comparison between FlexNet Manager and Samanage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Asset Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed FlexNet Manager vs. Samanage Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The best thing about FlexNet Manager for my clients is its strong grip on managing licenses and ensuring they stick to their contracts.""I like the way it does its compliance. I like its discovery, and I like the fact that it keeps separate hardware and assets and provides easy accessibility to raw data.""It is a stable solution.""So the solution has a really great licensing module, and they're constantly keeping up with the newest trends."

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"The solution has a great filtering feature.""The best part is the ability to keep records, especially incident records. It's easy to use the tool to store data and monitor it."

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Cons
"One area that could use improvement is the deployment of Flexera agents.""The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required.""There is room for improvement in the purchasing module. There are things I would change in that. Also, the automation components, like having the contracts, scheduling, and notifications embedded into the application, which they've been promising to do since 2014.""They could improve their reporting. I'd particularly like them to allow you to schedule it."

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"The system shuts down about once a month which is frustrating.""The setting up process is not quite easy. It's quite difficult."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It was certainly on a par with the price we were paying for Snow License Manager. It wasn't overly expensive."
  • "I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Based on the enterprise-level packages that my company purchases, I can say that from a price perspective, you can go for FlexNet Manager if you have a very small environment. ServiceNow is better if… more »
    Top Answer:The hardware and connectors in the product have certain shortcomings where improvements are required. FlexNet Manager's connectors are not that good, especially when compared to what Flexera provides… more »
    Top Answer:During my tenure from 2018 to 2022 with Intel, my primary client was a global network with a significant presence in Europe, particularly Germany. I provided services using Flexera's FlexNet Manager… more »
    Top Answer:The best part is the ability to keep records, especially incident records. It's easy to use the tool to store data and monitor it.
    Top Answer:We mainly use it for incident logging. We'd like to add service request functionality, but we don't have the knowledge to configure the requests and the workflows properly. We'd like to integrate our… more »
    Top Answer:I use it for incident recording based on your inventory.
    Ranking
    13th
    out of 49 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    392
    Comparisons
    190
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    530
    Rating
    8.0
    16th
    out of 49 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    260
    Comparisons
    173
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    362
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    FlexNet Manager Suite, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises
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    Overview

    Flexera manages and optimizes enterprise software regardless of location, from the desktop to the datacenter to the cloud. We give mid-size enterprises a growth path and a roadmap for success.

    "Samanage enables organizations worldwide to deliver a superior service experience. Samanage’s IT service management software accelerates efficiency and visibility into services requested and delivered across an organization, making it easy to continuously streamline process improvement and greater productivity. The fully integrated service desk and asset management solution utilizes a SaaS/multi-tenant platform, allowing IT and other service providers to effectively manage and connect service requests to IT assets. The revolutionary user interface delivers an unmatched user experience and enables code-free customization, allowing customers to fully deploy a robust ITSM solution in days not months or years. "
    Sample Customers
    Foray Technologies, BMC
    SXSW, PRA Group, Fandango, Inteva Products, Amherst College, Tensator
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Media Company7%
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    Construction Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise73%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    FlexNet Manager vs. Samanage
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about FlexNet Manager vs. Samanage and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    FlexNet Manager is ranked 13th in IT Asset Management with 5 reviews while Samanage is ranked 16th in IT Asset Management with 3 reviews. FlexNet Manager is rated 8.2, while Samanage is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of FlexNet Manager writes "Suitable for those with dedicated budgets and an interest in exploring advanced functionalities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Samanage writes "Detects incidents quickly, improves our SLA performance and solves issues faster". FlexNet Manager is most compared with ServiceNow and X-Formation LM-X License Manager, whereas Samanage is most compared with ServiceNow, SolarWinds Service Desk and Freshservice. See our FlexNet Manager vs. Samanage report.

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